Physics, Algebra and Trigonometry

ArtLeeApps

Hi all,

After reading the new Gideros Book, and im still going back through and playing with the code.
I realise it would be better for other projects if i knew more about the the physics used in working out the formulas for motion etc.

I was in school up to year 10, and then Tafe/College/university for IT etc. so i "had" some knowledge of algebra and still apply bits of it in my daily job as a code cutter.

But i would like to know more... .. i have a spare 1.5 hours of train travel to/from work every day. so ive started to read "Physics for Dummies"... so far so good.. but within this they refer to Algebra and Trigonometry...the deeper i get.
so im now thinking, should i start with a Algebra for dummies, then trig, then physics ?

I cant seem to find an ebook on Trigonometry for Dummies either (im gathering if your were dumb, you wouldnt do Trigonometry lol)

In Summary, does anyone have suggestions of a book (condensed?) that i should start with to get going with these subjects pleaseeee...

OZApps

I had proposed to Apress a book on game math and physics, the acquisitions editor said there were plenty of books on this subject.

One that I particularly would recommend is ... I cannot think of the title off the top of my head. It is a specific book series and has one book on game math with specifics on geometry, etc and AI and machine learning.

Will look that book up and let you know when I get back.

bml

@OZApps - That sucks. There are a few game specific math books, but they are generally pretty weak in my opinion.

vitalitymobile

@ArtLeeApps I love these books:

http://natureofcode.com/book/chapter-1-vectors/
http://www.2dgraphicsprogramming.com/

And this : http://gamedevelopment.tutsplus.com/series/understanding-steering-behaviors--gamedev-12732

Hope you like it

ArtLeeApps

@vitalitymobile thank you!, i have downloaded the ebook versions and bookmarked the page. They seem ideally for games too

@OZApps thanks for trying... im sure it will come to you soon.

jdbc

@ArtLeeApps I love these books:

http://natureofcode.com/book/chapter-1-vectors/
http://www.2dgraphicsprogramming.com/

And this : http://gamedevelopment.tutsplus.com/series/understanding-steering-behaviors--gamedev-12732

Hope you like it

Really interesting fractal generation!!

ianchia

Also, *lots* of good stuff on http://www.flashandmath.com

You'll need to abstract the AS3 back to general principles and Lua, but there are numerous articles that'll spark your imagination, I'm sure.

Best,

- Ian

Harrison

wow, thanks guys, i had no idea what to do for pong (and now i feel dumb):

if ((x > width) || (x < 0)) {
xspeed = xspeed * -1;
}
if ((y > height) || (y < 0)) {
yspeed = yspeed * -1;
}

ArtLeeApps

ive been reading the http://www.2dgraphicsprogramming.com/
starting small and working up LOL

eezing

Khan Academy!

vitalitymobile

Update: http://ai.eecs.umich.edu/soar/Classes/494/talks/Lecture 2 Arcade-Game-Architecture.pdf

http://ai.eecs.umich.edu/soar/Classes/494/talks/